I'm sorry that Static Shock isn't going to continue within the New 52 . While diversity has been one of the themes of DC Comics relaunch event, it hasn't been successful on all fronts. Should we dismissed the overall focus on expanding the narrative universe? I don't think that would be fair. While Scott McDaniel has spoken of classic problems associated with Static Shock's overall placement within the New 52, there is no question the editorial mandate at DC has been to broaden representation. Even with criticism associated with sexism and lack of female creators , in a medium heavily dependent on the visual, there are more characters of color and greater emphasis on diverse sexual orientation for the audience, which remains primarily male and white, to see and reconcile within their worldview. The disappointment in the failure of Static Shock has everything to do with the historic nature of the character. One of Milestone Media's original titles